Production Assistant - Feature

Sony Pictures Animation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Production Assistant to support various departments in animation production. This entry-level role involves assisting with day-to-day operations, data entry, and coordination of scripts. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, resourceful, and possess excellent communication skills. Join a creative environment where your contributions will help shape innovative visual storytelling. This opportunity not only offers a chance to grow within the animation field but also provides a dynamic workspace that values collaboration and creativity.

Qualifications

• Previous office or project organization experience is essential.
• Highly organized and resourceful with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily operations and data entry for production.
• Transcribe meeting notes and coordinate scripts for recordings.
• Provide desk coverage and manage office supplies.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Communication

Multitasking

Ability to Take Direction

Initiative

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Photoshop

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Gmail

Mac/PC Operating Systems

Job description

The Production Assistant supports one or more departments for a feature or series. Departments include Production, Story, Script, Editorial, and Visual Development. This is an entry level position.

Sony Pictures Animation is a pre-production animation studio based in Culver City, California, creating both feature animation and animated series with artists from around the world. We pride ourselves on empowering filmmakers to lead the creative process, and allowing the hand of the artist to be truly felt, with the goal of producing bold and innovative visual storytelling.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the Production Office Coordinator with day-to-day operations for the production.
• Enter data into production tracking software.
• Transcribe meeting notes.
• Assist with coordinating scripts and prepping binders for voice recordings.
• Archive artwork and production files within specific online directory structures.
• Assist with preparing for presentations, special events, and meetings.
• Provide desk coverage including answering phones, scheduling meetings, special coverage and other administrative duties as needed.
• Order office supplies for the department.
• Run for lunch, snacks, and coffee as needed. Our team appreciates the refreshments!
• Complete expense reports for food and purchases.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous office or project organization experience.
• Highly organized, resourceful, and diligent with excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and work well under pressure in a fast-paced department.
• Must be willing to take direction.
• Ability to work independently and set appropriate priorities.
• Take direction when needed and also take the initiative where applicable.
• Dependable and ability to maintain a high level of discretion.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Candidates must be eligible to work in the US and must be at least 18 years old.
• High School diploma required, Bachelor's preferred.
• Computer and technology literate – familiarity with Mac/PC operating systems, Photoshop, Word, Excel, and Gmail.
• Must possess an active driver’s license.
• Ability to lift 20+ pounds.

The anticipated base salary for this position is $19.50/hour to $22.00/hour. This role may also qualify for incentives and/or comprehensive benefits. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location of the position.

Sony Pictures Animation is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.

SPE will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable law.